The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 T5 (10 - 13)
€ 48,000

€ 40,500

€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T5.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3860 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.8 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B4204T7

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
237 hp
Volvo V70 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T5
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T5
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20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.06 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
36 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
537 mi
BMW 525d Touring
659 mi
537 mi
Volvo V70 T5
Environmental Impact
135.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
135.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft